| abstract |
The present invention provides compositions comprising a polymer hydrogel impregnated with toxin-absorbing or binding nanoparticles. The invention also provides the use of the above composition for reducing or neutralizing the effect of a toxin or for treating or preventing an infection by a toxin-producing microorganism in a subject. Exemplary toxins are biological toxins, such as viral toxins, bacterial toxins, fungal toxins, plant toxins, or animal toxins. |